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^ not now the authority, for the transfer which Gordon desires. His term of service having nearly expired it will be less cost to the Govt to transport him than to discharge him at this City and pay his travelling and subsistence allowances from this City to his home- this however is of small importance compared to the pleasure to be afforded a Volunteer for his Country.
With the statement that I am taking this
course without any purpose of benefit, finan- -cially, I have the honor to await your action in the case and am
Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant A.H. Bigelow